Renewing residence halls

The Case-Hill renovation is part of a comprehensive plan to update St. Cloud State residence halls.

The north wing of Shoemaker Hall was renovated in 2011. The west wing of Shoemaker is slated for renovation in 2013. East Shoemaker will be renovated in 2014.

"There is nothing more sustainable than reusing an existing building when compared to tearing down a building and building a new structure," Pedersen said. "All the systems were replaced to be more energy efficient, and all appliances added to the building are ENERGY STAR rated by the federal government."

Because the project is under budget, Pedersen said, there are plans to add air conditioning to the common areas, technology center and offices between Case and Hill.

In the future, common areas in each wing may also be air conditioned. There is no room for air conditioning duct work in student rooms, Pedersen said.

Case-Hill double rooms are $2,414 per semester.

St. Cloud State will host an open house after Labor Day, Pedersen said.

Built in 1964, Case Hall houses men in double rooms on four above-ground floors. Hill Hall, built in 1962, houses women in double rooms on the top three floors. The Hill Hall main floor houses Student Health Services.

Minneapolis-based Mortenson Construction is construction manager for the project.